Chris Batton vs. Bob Carpenter — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Bob Carpenter posted a stronger line than Chris Batton. Bob Carpenter posted stronger numbers in ERA (3.6 vs 9) and WHIP (1.359 vs 2.000). By the career numbers, Bob Carpenter had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.